This was a miracle that showed that God's presence wasa in the Holy Temple.
Talmud, Shabbat 21b and Yoma 39a.
There are no restrictions on who can light the menorah. Anyone can, as long as they're able to light candles.
The shamash (helper or attendant) is used to light the Hanukkah menorah or hanukiyah.
a candle
There is no "higher" or "lower" way to light a menorah. There is only the proper way and numerous improper ways.
anything flamable
It is called the Shamash. It is used to light all of the other candles on the Menorah or Chanukiah.
There are only eight candles on the menorah; plus a ninth which is used to light the other candles.
Light candles in it and say the blessings.
The tradition is that you light the menorah after nightfall (so that the light is easily seen) and allow the candles to burn down all the way before taking it down. The exception is on erev Shabbat, when you light the menorah shortly before sunset and do not touch the menorah until nightfall the next evening (so as not to violate the Sabbath). Aside from questions of Sabbath observance, there is no tradition requiring that the menorah be displayed when it is not actually holding burning candles.
no, the menorah is lit after sundown or later. We light it in the late afternoon only on Friday.
In Hebrew it is called the Shamash. It is used to light all of the other candles in the Hanukkah Menorah or Hanukiah.
The menorah, in the form of a ner tamid (everlasting light) is a symbol of God's eternal presence.